Legislative Alert | March 24, 2024

SB1166: pronouns; names; sex; school policies

Senate Bill 1166 states that a public school must notify a student’s parents when an employee or independent contractor knowingly addresses, identifies, or refers to the student by: 1) a pronoun that differs from the pronoun that aligns with the student’s biological sex. 2) a first name other than the first or middle name that is listed on the student’s official record.

• Affirm supports everybody's right to bodily autonomy at any age.
• This bill adds more persecution and stress for kids questioning their identity.
• This bill can "out" these kids to abusive or unsafe situations.
• Additionally, this bill adds burdensome reporting to our already overworked Arizona teachers and administrators.

1. Oppose this bill in the Request to Speak (RTS) system.
2. Contact your senator and ask them to oppose the bill.
3. Share this information with your networks.

Thank you for helping us create a future where everyone has the trust, support, and information they need to choose what's best for them.

Sincerely,

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